Senior Bowl director gives thoughts on Rams’ 6 draftees from all-star game

Jim Nagy calls DT Braden Fiske a “force multiplier” after Rams drafted him in second round

Of the Los Angeles Rams’ 10-member draft class in 2024, six of the draftees participated in the Senior Bowl all-star game: DT Braden Fiske, DB Kamren Kinchens, OLB Brennan Jackson, DT Tyler Davis, K Josh Karty, and iOL Beaux Limmer.

Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, turned to X (formerly known as Twitter) to opine on each member of LA’s draft class that attended the 2024 game and practice week. Nagy is a former NFL scout and now coordinates with teams to put prospects on one of the most significant pre-draft stages. The Rams clearly value insights from the Senior Bowl, as they gained insight into 60% of the players they selected this year from the event. In 2023 they also drafted Steve Avila, Byron Young, and Puka Nacua who were participants.

DT Braden Fiske (Round 2, Pick 39)

Top P5 riser in entire ‘24 class. Disruptive penetrator with best get-off quicks & snap anticipation in DL class. High-end athlete with enough position flex to start right away. Force multiplier will raise competitive bar for rest of roster.

DS Kam Kinchens (Round 3, Pick 99)

Young early-out junior with playmaking ability in deep part of field. Ball skills are top asset (11 INT past two years). Good functional range belies suspect 40 time. Miami staff raved about toughness & overall makeup. Should seriously push for starting role as rookie.

OLB Brennan Jackson (Round 5, Pick 154)

Fun-to-watch high motor player adds rotational pass rush help & immediate core ST value. Ideal frame & fit for 3-4 OLB. Wish he didn’t get hurt in Mobile because he would’ve opened some eyes. Like Fiske, this dude never stops!

DT Tyler Davis (Round 6, Pick 196)

Good value pick as NFL-ready backup 3-tech behind Kobie Turner. Quick & strong-handed run-downs plugger. Plays bigger than measurables suggest. 5-year starter & team captain at Clemson fits Rams character profile.

PK Joshua Karty (Round 6, Pick 208)

Big-legged kicker that many specialist gurus we consult with thought was one of best PK prospects in past 5-10 years. Thought he might go 4th/5th round. Has leg talent & mental wiring to be long-term answer.

C/G Beaux Limmer (Round 6, Pick 217)

One of best value picks of draft. Inside swing depth upgrade should be fourth IOL behind Avila, Jackson, & Dotson. Mature, no nonsense dude with 41 college starts. Strong Senior Bowl week & elite Combine numbers (36.5 VJ, 39 bench reps). Head-scratcher he lasted til 6th.

Nagy’s thoughts on Kinchens seems to align with the Rams’ historical approach to 40-yard dash times that come in below standards set for each position. LA has been especially willing to gamble on the safety position, like they did with Jordan Fuller in 2020, because they feel football acumen and play recognition outweighs the ability to run fast in a straight line.

The executive director also noted that Karty, who could bring stability to the kicking position for LA who have been searching for such in life after Matt Gay, could be one of the best kicker prospects in the “past 5-10 years”. If that’s truly the case, the Rams got quite the bargain on Karty, especially considering the NFC West division rival San Francisco 49ers took Michigan’s Jake Moody in the third round of the 2023 draft. Getting Karty in the sixth could be great value for Los Angeles.

Another player that received considerable praise from Nagy was interior offensive lineman Beaux Limmer, who Nagy called “one of the best value picks of the draft”. While the Rams have invested heavily in the guard and center positions between the draft and free agency the last couple of seasons, Limmer should give the team insurance in case injury strikes and either Steve Avila, Jonah Jackson, or Kevin Dotson miss much time. Eventually, Limmer could have a chance to take over in two seasons or so after Jackson and Dotson’s free agent contracts run their course.